Review: Chapter 1-8 Outlines Outline:
Chapter 1: The OSI Reference Model and Routing
Chapter Overview |
1.1 | The OSI Reference Model and the Problems It Solves
1.1.1 | The layered network model: The OSI reference model
1.1.2 | The OSI model layers
1.1.3 | Peer-to-peer communication
1.1.4 | Encapsulation
1.2 | The Physical Layer of the OSI Reference Model
1.2.1 | Three categories of Ethernet
1.2.2 | Three varieties of 10Mbps Ethernet
1.3 | The Data Link Layer of the OSI Reference Model
1.3.1 | Lock analogy for NICs
1.3.2 | Data transport across the physical link connecting hosts, routers, and other devices
1.4 | Network Layer Functions
1.4.1 | Layer 3 protocols of the TCP/IP stack
1.4.2 | Network and subnetwork addresses in the IP
1.4.3 | Path determination in the contexts of packets and routers
1.4.4 | Why Layer 3 addresses must contain both path and host information
1.4.5 | Types of ICMP messages
1.4.6 | ping command
1.4.7 | ARP
1.5 | Routing and the Different Classes of Routing Protocols
1.5.1 | Routing in a mixed LAN-media environment
1.5.2 | Two basic operations a router performs
1.5.3 | Static and dynamic routes
1.5.4 | Default route
1.5.5 | Routed and routing protocols
1.5.6 | Information that routers use to perform their basic functions
1.5.7 | IP routing protocols
1.5.8 | Network convergence
1.5.9 | Distance vector routing
1.5.10 | Link-state routing
1.5.11 | Distance vector and link state routing
1.5.12 | Enabling an IP routing process
1.5.13 | Configuring RIP
1.6 | The Transport Layer of the OSI Reference Model
1.6.1 | "Reliable" transport
1.6.2 | Layer 4 segmentation
1.6.3 | The three-way handshake
1.6.4 | Why is a buffer used in data communications
1.6.5 | Windowing
1.6.6 | Explain reliability via acknowledgment
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Chapter 2: LAN Switching |
Chapter Overview |
2.1 | Various LAN Communication Problems
2.1.1 | Factors that impact on network performance
2.1.2 | Elements of Ethernet/802.3 networks
2.1.3 | Half-duplex Ethernet
2.1.4 | Network congestion
2.1.5 | Network latency
2.1.6 | Ethernet 10BASE-T transmission time
2.1.7 | The benefit of using repeaters
2.2 | Full-Duplex Transmitting, Fast Ethernet Standard and LAN Segmentation
2.2.1 | Full-duplex Ethernetl
2.2.2 | LAN segmentationl
2.2.3 | LAN segmentation with bridges
2.2.4 | The pros and cons of LAN segmentation with routers
2.2.5 | Pros and cons of LAN segmentation with switches
2.3 | Switching and VLANs
2.3.1 | Describe the two basic operations of a switch
2.3.2 | Ethernet switch latency
2.3.3 | Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
2.3.4 | Microsegmentation
2.3.5 | How a switch learns addresses
2.3.6 | Benefits of LAN switching
2.3.7 | Symmetric and asymmetric switching
2.3.8 | Memory buffering
2.3.9 | Two switching methods
2.3.10 | How to set up VLANs
2.4 | The Spanning-Tree Protocol
2.4.1 | Overview of the spanning-tree protocol
2.4.2 | Describe the five spanning-tree protocol states
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 3: VLANS |
Chapter Overview |
3.1 | VLANs
3.1.1 | Existing shared LAN configurations
3.2 | Segmentation with switching architectures
3.2.1 | Grouping geographically separate users into network-wide virtual topologies
3.2.2 | Differences between traditional switched LAN and VLANs
3.2.3 | The transport of VLANs across backbones
3.2.4 | The role of routers in VLANs
3.2.5 | How frames are used in VLANs
3.3 | VLAN Implementation
3.3.1 | The relationship between ports, VLANs, and broadcasts
3.3.2 | Why port-centric VLANs make an administrator's job easier
3.3.3 | Static VLANs
3.3.4 | Dynamic VLANs
3.4 | Benefits of VLANs
3.4.1 | How VLANs make additions, moves, and changes easier
3.4.2 | How VLANs help control broadcast activity
3.4.3 | How VLANs can improve network security
3.4.4 | How VLANs can save money
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter Review |
Chapter 4: LAN Design |
4.1 | LAN Design Goals and Components
4.1.1 | LAN design goals
4.1.2 | Critical components of LAN Design
4.1.3 | The function and placement of servers when designing a network
4.1.4 | Intranet
4.1.5 | Why contention is an issue with Ethernet
4.1.6 | How broadcast domains relate to segmentation
4.1.7 | The difference between bandwidth and broadcast domains
4.2 | Network Design Methodology
4.2.1 | Gathering and analyzing requirements
4.2.2 | Factors that affect network availability
4.2.3 | Physical topologies used in networking
4.3 | Layer 1 Design
4.3.1 | Designing the Layer 1 Topology : signaling method, medium type, and maximum length
4.3.2 | Diagramming a standards-based Ethernet cable run from the workstation to the HCC, including distances
4.3.3 | HCC, VCC, MDF, IDF, and POP
4.3.4 | 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet
4.3.5 | Elements of a logical topology diagram
4.4 | Layer 2 Design
4.4.1 | Common Layer 2 devices and their impact on network domains
4.4.2 | Asymmetric switching
4.4.3 | The effect microsegmentation can have on a network
4.4.4 | Determining the number of cable runs and drops
4.4.5 | Determining the size of collision domains in hubbed and switched networks
4.4.6 | Diagraming hub placement in a standards-based extended star topology
4.4.7 | Migrating a network from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps
4.5 | Layer 3 Design
4.5.1 | Using routers as the basis for Layer 3 network design
4.5.2 | How VLANs can create smaller broadcast domains
4.5.3 | Explain how a router provides structure to a network
4.5.4 | Why large, scalable LANs need to incorporate routers
4.5.5 | Diagramming a standards-based LAN that uses routers
4.5.6 | Logical and physical network maps
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 5: Routing Protocols: IGRP |
Chapter Overview |
5.1 | The Network Layer Basics
5.1.1 | Explain path determination
5.1.2 | Path determination
5.1.3 | The operation of routing tables
5.1.4 | Metrics
5.1.5 | Router forwarding decisions
5.2 | Routed and Routing Protocols
5.2.1 | Routing Protocols
5.2.2 | Multiprotocol routing
5.3 | IP Routing Protocols
5.3.1 | Differentiating one routing protocol from another
5.3.2 | The goals of routing protocols
5.3.3 | Routing loops
5.3.4 | Static and dynamic routing
5.3.5 | Classifications of routing protocols
5.3.6 | IP Routing Configuration: Choosing a routing protocol
5.4 | IGRP Operation
5.4.1 | IGRP's Metrics
5.4.2 | Differentiating from interior, system, and exterior routes
5.4.3 | Write out a correct command sequence for enabling IGRP on arouter
5.4.4 | Describe three features of IGRP which enhance its stability
5.4.5 | IGRP metrics and routing updates
5.4.6 | The maximum hop count of IGRP
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 6: ACLs
Chapter Overview |
6.1 | Access Control Lists (ACLs)
6.1.1 | What are ACLs
6.1.2 | Reasons to create ACLs
6.1.3 | Testing packets with ACLs
6.1.4 | How ACLs work
6.1.5 | Flowchart of the ACL test matching process
6.2 | ACL Configuration Tasks
6.2.1 | Creating ACLs
6.2.2 | The purpose and function of wildcard mask bits
6.2.3 | The any command
6.2.4 | The host command
6.3 | Standard ACLs
6.3.1 | What are standard ACLs
6.3.2 | Writing a valid standard ACL command using all available parameters
6.3.3 | How to verify access lists
6.3.4 | Writing a standard ACL to permit traffic from a source network
6.3.5 | Writing a standard ACL to deny a specific host
6.3.6 | Writing a standard ACL to deny a specific subnet
6.4 | Extended ACLs
6.4.1 | What are extended ACLs
6.4.2 | Extended ACL parameters
6.4.3 | UDP and TCP port numbers
6.4.4 | Writing an ACL for denying FTP on an Ethernet interface
6.4.5 | Writing an ACL that denies Telnet out of an Ethernet port and permits all other traffic
6.5 | Named ACLs
6.5.1 | Configuring named ACLs
6.5.2 | The deny command
6.5.3 | The permit command
6.6 | Using ACLs with protocols
6.6.1 | Protocols for which ACLs can be created
6.7 | Placing ACLs
6.7.1 | Rule: "Putting the extended ACL as close as possible to the source of traffic denied"
6.7.2 | Using ACLs in firewall routers
6.7.3 | A firewall architecture to protect you from intruders
6.8 | Verifying ACLs
6.8.1 | How to verify ACLs and interpret the output
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 7: Novell IPX
Chapter Review |
Chapter Overview |
7.1 | Cisco Routers in Netware Networks
7.1.1 | The Novell IPX protocols suite
7.1.2 | IPX features
7.1.3 | IPX addressing
7.2 | Novell Encapsulation
7.2.1 | Netware Ethernet encapsulation terms
7.2.2 | The IOS encapsulation names for Ethernet, FDDI, and Token Ring
7.2.3 | The IPX packet format
7.3 | Novell Routing
7.3.1 | Novell RIP
7.3.2 | Service advertising protocol
7.3.3 | Get nearest server protocol
7.4 | Novell IPX Configuration
7.4.1 | Novell IPX configuration tasks
7.4.2 | Writing a valid IOS command sequence to assign IPX network numbers to interface
7.4.3 | Writing a valid IOS commands for monitoring and troubleshooting IPX
7.5 | Monitoring and Managing an IPX Network
7.5.1 | Writing a valid IOS commands for monitoring the status of an IPX interface
7.5.2 | Writing a valid IOS command sequence to monitor IPX routing tables
7.5.3 | Writing a valid IOS command sequence for monitoring Novell IPX servers
7.5.4 | Writing a valid IOS command to monitor IPX traffic, and describe some of the field options for that command
7.5.5 | Writing a valid IOS command for troubleshooting IPX routing
7.5.6 | Writing a valid IOS command for troubleshooting IPX SAP
7.5.7 | Using the privileged IPX ping command
7.5.8 | Using the user IPX IPX ping command
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |
Chapter 8: Network Management |
Chapter Overview |
8.1 | Network Documentation
8.1.1 | Cut sheet diagrams
8.1.2 | MDF and IDF layouts
8.1.3 | Server and workstation configuration details
8.1.4 | Software listings
8.1.5 | Maintenance records
8.1.6 | Security measures
8.1.7 | User policies
8.2 | Network Security
8.2.1 | Network access
8.2.2 | Data recovery
8.2.3 | Back up operations
8.2.4 | Redundancy Techniques
8.3 | Environmental Factors
8.3.1 | Static, Dust, Dirt and Heat
8.3.2 | Power conditioning
8.3.3 | EMI and RFI
8.3.4 | Software Viruses
8.4 | Network Performance
8.4.1 | Network Baseline, updates and change verification
8.5 | Server Administration
8.5.1 | Peer-to-Peer
8.5.2 | Client-Server
8.5.3 | Network Control
8.6 | Network troubleshooting
8.6.1 | Scientific method
8.6.2 | Analyze Network Troubleshooting
Chapter Summary |
Chapter Quiz |